Special Events 2018

THURSDAY, MAY 24

Keynote Luncheon featuring Ilana Ben-Ari

This year's keynote speaker is Ilana Ben-Ari founder, CEO, and lead designer of Twenty One Toys. “Toys are the new textbooks,” says the designer and social entrepreneur. “If we're going to be ready for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, we need to value play and emotional intelligence, in our schools and our offices.” Ilana is the inventor of the Empathy Toy, an award-winning toy being used in over 1,000 schools and companies that teaches communication, collaboration, and creativity...

FRIDAY, MAY 25

Celebration of Excellence & After- Party

The Celebration of Excellence will take on a new exciting format for 2018. Award winners and guests are invited to join us at Evergreen Brickworks as we celebrate the achievements of the 2018 OAA Award recipients. The event will begin with the awards presentation (theatre style). The ceremony will be followed by the after-party where industry leaders, clients and allied professionals are invited to join us as we celebrate our award winners. This party promises to be a premiere networking event. The evening will be filled with entertainment, music, food and drink stations...